About This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field
This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field is a short, absurd text adventure game about a black, box-shaped building standing by itself in a field of yellow crops. You read, click, and slowly try to make sense of the building and why it's there.
It's made in Twine, so each step is a passage of text with links to follow, starting with a single choice to step forward. Expressionist illustrations sit beside the words, the first one a smear of yellow and orange leaves.
The writing keeps circling the same few things: burnt walls, painted walls, a crop that seems unreal, a pool sitting above ground in the middle of nowhere. A full read takes about half an hour, and you can read This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field free on a phone or a computer.
How to Play This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field
- Click Step forward to begin.
- Read each passage, then click the yellow link text to move on or choose where to look.
- Glance at the illustration panel beside the text as you go.
- To play This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field online, use full screen on a computer or open it on your phone.
- Keep reading until the story ends, about half an hour in.
What to Expect in This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field
Expect something closer to a strange prose poem than a puzzle. The text repeats itself, rephrases and second-guesses as it looks at the building and the field around it. On the surface it's calm, and underneath it's alienating and weird, the kind of text adventure game that leaves you unsure what you just read.
Content note: some illustrations show abstract body horror in an expressionist style. They're not realistic, but some readers may find them uncomfortable.
Tips for This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field
- Read slowly. The repeating, shifting phrases carry most of the mood.
- Use full screen on a computer so the text and the pictures sit side by side.
- Play it in one sitting. Half an hour straight through keeps the strange logic intact.
- Find a quiet spot. It's a slow, odd read that rewards attention.
- On a phone, it's built to fit the screen, so it works well for a commute or a break.
Who Made This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field
This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field was made by laughingpineapple, McKid, lichene, who released it on itch.io. It's built in Twine. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field free?
Yes. This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field is free to read and play here, with nothing to install. It runs in your browser on a computer or a phone. A full read-through takes about half an hour, so it's an easy one to finish in a single sitting.
How do you play This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field?
You read short passages of text and click links to move forward or choose what to look at next. The very first choice is to step forward. Illustrations appear beside the text, and the story keeps going as you follow the links until you reach the end.
Is This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field scary?
It's more strange than scary. The writing is absurd and alienating, with a quiet sense that something about the field is wrong. Some illustrations show abstract body horror in an expressionist style, which may unsettle some readers, so keep that in mind before you start.
Who made This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field?
This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field was made by laughingpineapple, McKid and lichene, who released it on itch.io. It's built in Twine. FunClicker embeds their own web version, and the credit for the writing, art and design belongs to them.
Can I play This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field on a Chromebook or phone?
Yes to both. It's a text adventure you play by clicking or tapping links, so it runs well on a Chromebook, and it was designed to work on smartphones too. On a computer, full screen gives the text and the illustrations the most room.
Is This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field unblocked at school?
This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field needs only a browser tab, with nothing to download or install. Whether it opens on a school network is up to that network's filters, which we do not control. If games are blocked where you are, it may not load, so check your school's rules before you play.
What is a parallelepipedon?
It's an older word for a parallelepiped: a solid shape with six faces, each one a parallelogram, like a box that may be slanted. In This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field, that shape is the dark building at the center of the story, sitting alone in the field.
How long is This is a black parallelepipedon in a yellow field?
About half an hour from the first passage to the end. It's short enough for one sitting, and reading it straight through helps, since the strange, repetitive writing builds its mood over time rather than all at once. On a phone, it makes a good read for a break or a commute.
